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Giselle V Ontra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
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Houston, TX 77027
Let's Connect (281) 918-8798
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What makes building and maintaining a personal relationship so difficult? It can be many things. Past and present experiences, patterns that you can't seem to break out of, childhood traumas, family influences, abuse (sexual, emotional or physical), post-traumatic stress issues, or your own expectations and anxieties. All of these factors can affect your relationships with family, friends and romantic partners.
Many of the people who come to me feel "stuck." From those who are repeating self-destructive behaviors, to those who simply feel the need to make positive changes in their lives, but don't know how. They've tried self-help books, attended workshops and confided in friends. Now they need something more.
I am an objective, compassionate counselor with 27 years of experience working with a range of clients, facing a wide variety of issues. From problem solving to navigating emotional turmoil to providing a new perspective, I help my clients identify the causes of their anxiety and depression so that they can heal and move forward.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Giselle V Ontra now - (281) 918-8798
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Giselle V Ontra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 840 Giselle V Ontra
- In Practice for 39 Years
- Certificate from professional board of Texas 9001 / 1985
- Certificate from AAMFT 8023 / 1985
- Attended University of Houston, Graduated 1982
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Divorce
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
French
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (281) 918-8798
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Giselle V Ontra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT